Deaths in the 1970s

Lance Reventlow

1936–1972 (age 36)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Lance Reventlow was an American businessman and racing driver known for his automotive ventures.

Ralph Bunche

1904–1971 (age 67)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Ralph Bunche was an American diplomat and political scientist who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation efforts.

Barbara Hutton

1912–1979 (age 67)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Barbara Hutton was an American heiress and socialite known for her wealth and philanthropic endeavors.

Alex Pompez

1890–1974 (age 84)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Alex Pompez was an American baseball executive and Negro Leagues team owner who championed integration in sports.

Robert Lee Humber

1898–1970 (age 72)

Greenville

Robert Lee Humber was an American diplomat and businessman who served as ambassador to various countries.

Dorothea Henrietta Denslow

1900–1971 (age 71)

New Dorp

Dorothea Henrietta Denslow was an American artist and illustrator active in the early 20th century.

Bryan Wagner

1962–1979 (age 17)

Fort Thomas

Bryan Wagner was an American individual whose biographical details are limited in available records.

Allison Hayes

1930–1977 (age 47)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Allison Hayes was an American actress known for her roles in films during the 1950s and 1960s.

Al Boucher

1881–1974 (age 93)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Al Boucher was an American individual whose specific occupation and biographical details are not readily documented.

Charles Von der Ahe

1882–1973 (age 91)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Charles Von der Ahe was a Danish-born resident of Copenhagen who lived from 1882 to 1973.

Christopher Dark

1920–1971 (age 51)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Christopher Dark was a New York City resident who lived from 1920 to 1971.

Florabel Muir

1889–1970 (age 81)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Florabel Muir was a Rock Springs native who lived from 1889 to 1970.

Fred Baczewski

1926–1976 (age 50)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Fred Baczewski was a Saint Paul resident who lived from 1926 to 1976.

Helen Martin Murphy

1901–1974 (age 73)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Helen Martin Murphy lived from 1901 to 1974.

Charles William Rivoire

1901–1975 (age 74)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Charles William Rivoire lived from 1901 to 1975.

Mary Lecomte Du Noüy

1891–1974 (age 83)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Mary Lecomte Du Noüy lived from 1891 to 1974.

Eva Ingersoll Wakefield

1892–1970 (age 78)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Eva Ingersoll Wakefield lived from 1892 to 1970.

James T. Woodward

1947–1978 (age 31)

Woodlawn Cemetery

James T. Woodward lived from 1947 to 1978.

Anna Hyatt Huntington

1876–1973 (age 97)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Anna Hyatt Huntington was a Cambridge-born sculptor and artist who lived from 1876 to 1973.

Raymond Cerf

1901–1978 (age 77)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Raymond Cerf was a Brussels-born resident who lived from 1901 to 1978.

Frances Janet Snow

1905–1972 (age 67)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Frances Janet Snow was a Manhattan resident who lived from 1905 to 1972.

Agnes Gayley

1887–1970 (age 83)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Agnes Gayley lived from 1887 to 1970.

John Sloane

1883–1971 (age 88)

Woodlawn Cemetery

John Sloane lived from 1883 to 1971.

Margaret de Crussol d'Uzès

1932–1977 (age 45)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Margaret de Crussol d'Uzès was a New York City resident who lived from 1932 to 1977.

E. Power Biggs

1906–1977 (age 71)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

E. Power Biggs was an American organist renowned for his performances and recordings of classical organ music.

Zena Keefe

1896–1976 (age 80)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Zena Keefe was an American actress who appeared in silent films during the early 20th century.

Rhoda de Goicouria Cameron

1903–1979 (age 76)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Rhoda de Goicouria Cameron was a notable American socialite and philanthropist.

Hortense Howland

1886–1975 (age 89)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Hortense Howland was an American socialite and member of a prominent New England family.

Mary Green Ream

1881–1975 (age 94)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Mary Green Ream was an American heiress and philanthropist from a wealthy industrial family.

Frances Carpenter

1890–1972 (age 82)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Frances Carpenter was an American journalist, author, and diplomat's wife known for her writing and social work.

Emily Gaylord Powell

1893–1976 (age 83)

Spring Grove Cemetery

Emily Gaylord Powell was an American socialite and member of a prominent Ohio family.

Karen Morrison

1964–1979 (age 15)

Spring Grove Cemetery

Karen Morrison was an American woman who lived a brief life in Ohio.

Howard D. Fabing

1907–1970 (age 63)

Spring Grove Cemetery

Howard D. Fabing was an American physician and psychiatrist based in Cincinnati.

Marjorie T. Bingham

1895–1979 (age 84)

Spring Grove Cemetery

Marjorie T. Bingham was an American socialite and philanthropist.

John William Becker

1902–1974 (age 72)

Spring Grove Cemetery

John William Becker was an American composer and music educator.

David K. E. Bruce

1898–1977 (age 79)

Oak Hill Cemetery

David K. E. Bruce was an American diplomat and ambassador who served in multiple countries.

Laurance Safford

1893–1973 (age 80)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Laurance Safford was an American naval officer and cryptanalyst who served in U.S. Naval Intelligence.

Edith Glogau

1898–1970 (age 72)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Edith Glogau was an Austrian-American woman who emigrated from Vienna.

Christian A. Zabriskie

1899–1970 (age 71)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Christian A. Zabriskie was an American businessman and member of a prominent New Jersey family.

Marjorie Merriweather Post

1887–1973 (age 86)

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Marjorie Merriweather Post was an American heiress, businesswoman, and philanthropist who built one of the world's fines...

Antonio Fernós-Isern

1895–1974 (age 79)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Antonio Fernós-Isern was a Puerto Rican physician and politician who served as the island's first elected Resident Comm...

Félix Benítez Rexach

1886–1975 (age 89)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Félix Benítez Rexach was a Puerto Rican politician and mayor who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico.

Pedro Flores

1894–1979 (age 85)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Pedro Flores was a Puerto Rican musician and composer credited with inventing the modern yo-yo.

Evaristo Ribera Chevremont

1896–1976 (age 80)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Evaristo Ribera Chevremont was a Puerto Rican poet and writer considered one of the island's most important literary fig...

Lorenza Ramírez de Arellano

1902–1970 (age 68)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Lorenza Ramírez de Arellano was a Puerto Rican educator and women's rights advocate.

Noel Estrada

1918–1979 (age 61)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Noel Estrada was a Puerto Rican educator and author known for his contributions to children's literature.

René Marqués

1919–1979 (age 60)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

René Marqués was a Puerto Rican playwright, novelist, and essayist whose works explored themes of identity and colonia...

Samuel R. Quiñones

1904–1976 (age 72)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Samuel R. Quiñones was a Puerto Rican journalist and writer who contributed significantly to the island's literary cult...

Arthur H. Millier

1893–1975 (age 82)

Marshall

Arthur H. Millier was a British-American art critic and journalist who covered the cultural scene for major publications...

Myrna Vázquez

1935–1975 (age 40)

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Myrna Vázquez was a Puerto Rican actress and cultural figure in the island's entertainment industry.